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Ms. McPherson from Paterson, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. McPherson's classroom raised $697

Make Math Multimodal!

Help me give my students hands-on math manipulatives and an interactive learning environment.

This project expired on May 31, 2024.

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Ms. McPherson College Achieve PS Ptrsn Markt
Paterson, NJ Grades 3-5

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Dear potential donors,

I am reaching out to you on behalf of my math class in hopes of securing much-needed resources and materials to enhance their learning experience.

As a teacher, I am committed to providing my students with the best education possible, but I often find myself limited by budget constraints.

By making a donation to our math class on DonorsChoose.org, you will directly impact the lives of my students by providing them with access to calculators, manipulatives, and other essential tools that will support their learning and help them succeed in the classroom. These resources are not only critical for their academic growth but also for fostering a love and appreciation for math.

Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will make a significant difference in the lives of my students and their ability to excel in math. It is my hope that with your support, I can create a more engaging and enriching learning environment for my students.

Thank you for considering our math class for your donation. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated by both myself and my students.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted 4 donors
Ms. McPherson College Achieve PS Ptrsn Markt Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Paterson, NJ View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hands-On Math Manipulative Bundle - Gr. 3-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $298.30 1 $298.30
Mobile Dry Erase Board – 40x28 inches Magnetic Portable Whiteboard Stand Easel White Board Flipchart Easel Board with 25 Sheets Paper Pad • Amazon Business $149.59 1 $149.59
Hongzan Bulk Headphones 25 Pack Multi Colored for Classroom Kids, Wholesale Headphones Earphones for Students, Schools, Libraries, Museums, Testing Centers, Hotels (5 Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95
Small Dry Erase White Board Double-Sided Magnetic Portable White Board Desktop Foldable Tabletop Whiteboard Easel for Home, Office, Classroom • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Mr. Pen- Mini Dry Erase Eraser, 24 Pack, Colorful, Round Magnetic Dry Eraser, Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erasers for Whiteboard Erasers Magnetic Dry Erase Eraser, Dry Erase Board Erasers • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98

Materials cost

$538.81

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.92

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$591.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.44

Total project goal

$696.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $696.25

2 Donors

-$348.12

Donations toward project cost

-$295.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.22

Matching donations from our partners

-$348.13

Match offers toward project cost

-$295.91

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.22

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 $0.00

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